Tag: Edo Election

How Adeboye Predicted my Electoral Victory – Obaseki

12Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Religion

How Adeboye Predicted my Electoral Victory – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said he visited the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, during his re-election bid. Obaseki said the cleric assured him of victory for a second term in office. The governor disclosed this on Friday night while delivering testimony at this years’ RCCG Holy Ghost Congress which took place at the church’s International Headquarters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. “When it looked impossible and when men rose, He (God) came out to say that He is God and only He has the power. “About the time when the crisis started a year ago, I came to the (RCCG) camp with my wife and met Daddy G.O,” he said. According to Obaseki, after narrating his political travails, the 78-year-old clergy told him, “My so...

US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll

24Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Violence

US lauds INEC, Security Agencies on Conduct of Edo Poll

The United States has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on their good outing during the Edo State governorship election last Saturday. This was contained in a statement by the US mission in Nigeria on Wednesday. The US also acknowledged the effort of civil society organisations in Nigeria for their role in promoting democratic principles and accountability during the poll. It commended the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Osagie, his All Progressive Congress (APC) counterpart, Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the Edo electorates for their roles in ensuring peaceful conduct of the poll. In spite of the gains, the US expressed worry over reports of violence, vote buying and intimidation of the electorate and observers. ...

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Governor Obaseki After Re-election

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Governor Obaseki After Re-election

Following his victory at the Saturday Edo poll, Governor Godwin Obaseki has been issued a certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC presented the certificate to candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Obaseki and bis deputy, Philip Shaibu today. Obaseki had scored 307,955 votes across the 18 local government areas of Edo state to overcome challenge from his closest opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Earlier, the APC conceded defeat to Obaseki and described the poll as victory for democracy after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

APC Accepts Defeat, Admits Edo Election Free, Fair

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

APC Accepts Defeat, Admits Edo Election Free, Fair

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), yesterday conceded defeat to the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Godwin Obaseki after his declaration as the winner of the Edo Governorship poll. This was contained in a statement by Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni, titled, “Edo State Governorship Election: Victory for Democracy.” Buni congratulated Obaseki over his victory and affirmed to support the Federal Government to consolidate all the gains achieved The statement read, “Edo State Governorship election is over, the winner has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the person of the Mr. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the People Democratic Party. “We hereby congratulate the winner of the election, the people of Edo State and all ...

Governor Uzodimma Denies Rejecting Outcome of Edo Polls, Spending N3 billion

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Governor Uzodimma Denies Rejecting Outcome of Edo Polls, Spending N3 billion

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has debunked reports making the rounds that he rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election. The governor disclosed this through a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, also noting that the allegation that he spent N3 billion to support the campaign of APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Uzodimma dismissed the rumours as cheap lies sponsored by members of the opposition against his person. The statement read in part, “There is fake report trending on the social media, which claims that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has rejected the recently announced Edo State Governorship Election result. “It was claimed Governor Uzodimma spent N3 billion, while a fake Reuters report claims that he spent...

APC Bigwigs Meet Buhari Behind Closed Doors as Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Applaud Edo Poll

22Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

APC Bigwigs Meet Buhari Behind Closed Doors as Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Applaud Edo Poll

The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), National Caretaker Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and Chairman of the Edo State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Abdullahi Ganduje, met with President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Their visit is believed to be connected to the defeat of the APC at the Edo State governorship election on Saturday. As the APC tries to fathom the rationale behind their poor outing at the Edo poll, more reactions greeted the governorship election, most prominent among them came from former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and a former Governor of kano State, Musa Kwankwaso. Reports say the governors departed the meeting through another route after the meeting held behind closed doors thereby e...

The Edo Example of Demystification of godfatherism in Nigerian Politics

21Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

The Edo Example of Demystification of godfatherism in Nigerian Politics

The outcome of the Edo State governorship election has sent shock and excitement down the spine of many Nigerians depending on one’s political affiliation. But one fact that proponents of varying political factions tend to align with is the fact that a new order has been established, not just in Edo State or Southern Nigeria but across the country. One golden rule of exceling in politics in Nigeria has always been never to outshine the master but governor Godwin Obaseki has not just outshined his master nor only sent him into political oblivion, for the time being at least but demonstrated uncommon bravery and determination to faceoff against federal might. The victory of Obaseki at the poll on Saturday was a clear indication to political godfathers that the mandate to determine poli...

Dino Melaye, Edo Residents React to Obaseki’s Victory, Mock Oshiomhole

21Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Dino Melaye, Edo Residents React to Obaseki’s Victory, Mock Oshiomhole

Edo residents of Benin City could not contain their excitement as they took to the streets on Sunday to celebrate the declaration of Obaseki who vied under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Saturday election. Some of the jubilant residents trolled a former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, who was the major force behind the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Also reacting to the victory of Obaseki, Senator Dino Melaye, a former member of the upper legislative chamber lampooned Oshiomhole and the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Obaseki defeated Ize-Iyamu twice in a space of four years on different political platforms having defeated him in 2016 governorship election while flying the flag of APC...

Breaking: Obaseki Declared Winner of Edo State Governorship Election

20Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Breaking: Obaseki Declared Winner of Edo State Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced governor Godwin Obaseki as the winner of Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The victory meant Obaseki has secured a second term in office after seeing off contest from his opponents with a wide margin. INEC disclosed Obaseki’s victory on Sunday afternoon after he polled the highest number of votes in the Edo election. Obaseki who contested the election under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, defeated his closest opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress with a difference of 84,336 votes.

Edo Decides: Obaseki in Early Lead as INEC Announces Results from 14 Local Government Areas

20Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Edo Decides: Obaseki in Early Lead as INEC Announces Results from 14 Local Government Areas

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governor Godwin Obaseki has garnered the most vote cast in 14 local government areas as INEC continues announcement of results for the Edo State governorship election. Obaseki is leading his closes rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the opposition All Progressive Congress. Results from 14 local government areas announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission show that Obaseki scored a total of 254,169 while Ize-Iyamu polled 163,429. Results from the remaining eight LGAs will determine the ultimate winner of the keenly contested election. So far, the PDP candidate leads with a difference of 90,740 votes after results from 14 local government areas have been announced by the electoral umpire. The PDP had on Saturday all...